ECS Diffuser Fitment Fix

[Jflow23]

For those struggling with your ECS diffuser popping out of place. I just picked one up on scratch and dent...I had gaps on the corners and along the bottom. I would push in the clips only to have them pop back out.

I don’t really blame ECS, my rear bumper was a bit tired from removal and reinstall of my stock diffuser for a wrap attempt and than a few Plastidip re-sprays.

I was able to address the fitment issues by building up the corner and lower tabs using JB Weld.



I built up the offending tabs, but retained their wedge shape and depth. This enables the tabs to still slide into position and remain locked in place. The carbon fiber does not flex like the OEM plastic part...so it requires additional tension to remain in place.

When reinstalling, I used some clamps to hold the corners while I set the lower tabs and screws.



No more gaps...


I had daylight on this side...


I hope this helps those with fitment issues due to tired plastic bumpers.

I would advise ECS to increase thickness on the lower and corner tabs on future carbon fiber products. The lack of flex in carbon fiber requires that the part really grip the bumper. Sometimes the plastic on these bumpers is a bit worn and unable hold the rigid carbon without some help.

[serafik]

Hi. Any chance you have pictures of what your finished tabs looked like?

[Jflow23]

No additional pics, I didn’t consider doing a write up until after I was done. Basically, I turned the ends of tabs into a shape that approximated a sphere.

I made a ball at the end of the tabs in the trouble areas along the outside and used the clamps to force the diffuser into position.